Senior Sourcing Program Manager (Spector)

About Veeco
You probably don’t realize it, but what we do at Veeco touches the lives of every person, every day. It’s a bold statement, but it’s true. From the smartphones in our pockets that access the world’s collective knowledge, to the cloud-based services where all that information lives, to high-speed wireless communication and computing power needed to drive artificial intelligence, augmented and virtual reality, gaming and so much more, our technology is all around us. 
 

We design, develop, manufacture, and service highly complex, cutting-edge machines used by our customers to create the essential devices that drive the digital age, connect the world, and improve the human experience. Along with the world’s leading technology companies, many of which are household names, we help solve their most difficult material science challenges, enabling technologies for a more connected, sustainable, and convenient world.
 

We’re looking for material difference-makers to join our growing team. Interested? Learn more at www.veeco.com/careers.

Overview

Responsibilities

End-to-End Program Ownership

• Own sourcing strategy across the full product lifecycle, from concept through production scale-up


• Shape sourcing decisions that improve cost, manufacturability, and scalability


• Drive key milestones and ensure supply readiness for successful launched

Vertical Product Alignment

• Lead sourcing for Veeco’s product platforms, connecting supply strategy to technology advancement.


• Turn technical requirements into sourcing strategies that accelerate commercialization


• Partner with engineering to unlock better cost, continuity, and manufacturability outcomes

Cross-Functional Leadership

• Act as the sourcing leader across Engineering, Operations, Quality, and Supply Chain


• Bring stakeholders together to navigate trade-offs across cost, schedule, risk, and performance.


• Lead clear, timely decisions that keep critical programs moving forward

Global Supplier Strategy Execution

• Partner with Category Managers to build supplier strategies that support program success


• Drive supplier selection, qualification, and NPI readiness


• Help ensure suppliers deliver on cost, quality, capacity, and schedule expectations

Risk Management & Supply Continuity

• Anticipate and mitigate risks across supply continuity, capacity, lead times, and technical execution


• Build contingency plans, including alternate sourcing and design-change strategies

Operational Excellence

• Lead sourcing deliverables, milestones, and KPIs across multiple strategic programs.


• Advance sourcing tools, processes, and cross-functional ways of working


• Translate sourcing execution into measurable business impact

Executive Communication

• Deliver clear updates on sourcing readiness, risks, and progress to senior leaders.


• Escalate issues with confidence and actionable recommendations.

Leadership Expectations - This role is ideal for a proactive, influential leader who thrives in fast-moving environments and is energized by building what’s next.

• Ownership & Accountability – Take full ownership of sourcing outcomes from design through production


• Strategic & Systems Thinking – See how sourcing decisions shape performance, cost, manufacturability, and speed.


• Influence Without Authority – Align teams, build trust, and move work forward across functions


• Execution Excellence – Pair strategic thinking with disciplined follow-through


• Decision-Making in Ambiguity – Make strong decisions in dynamic, evolving situations


• Change Leadership – Champion better ways of integrating sourcing into development and manufacturing


• Executive Presence – Communicate complex issues with clarity and confidence


• Team & Capability Development – Strengthen the organization by sharing knowledge and mentoring others

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, Supply Chain, or a related field required; MBA preferred


• At least 12 years of overall experience in sourcing, supply chain, program management, or a related field; with at least 5 years of demonstrated success leading strategic sourcing or supply chain execution in complex product development or manufacturing environments

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong command of product development lifecycles, from NPI through high-volume production


• Experience with highly engineered products, such as semiconductor, capital, or aerospace equipment


• Ability to translate technical requirements into sourcing and supplier strategies


• Strong program management, planning, risk management, and cross-functional coordination skills


• Ability to lead multiple programs in a fast-paced, high-growth environment


• Advanced negotiation and supplier management expertise


• Strong analytical skills, including cost modeling and risk assessment


• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills


• Experience working across global supply chains and supplier networks

Salary and Benefits
The expected salary range for this position is $151,787—$192,264, plus a bonus opportunity. We will consider your location, experience, and other job-related factors when determining your pay.

Other benefits include:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision


• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)


• 401(k) with Company Match


• Holiday, Vacation, and Sick Time


• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)


• Commuter Benefits


• Life and Accident Insurance


• Disability Insurance


• Tuition Reimbursement


• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)


• Identity Theft Remediation


• Emergency Travel Assistance

Veeco is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, and other legally protected characteristics. Veeco is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities.